Sunday's Key Play

October 15, 2001

THE SITUATION

The Jets dominated the entire second half, but the Dolphins looked to be mounting another fantastic finish. The Dolphins trailed 21-17 when they began a drive at their own 43 with 4:20 to play. QB Jay Fiedler scrambled 26 yards to the Jets 6 for a first down with 1:17 to play.

THE PLAY

Oronde Gadsden (86) lined up left, as he usually does for a fade pattern to the corner. But he instead cut inside CB Marcus Coleman (42). But S Damien Robinson (22) had inside coverage, and Fiedler (9) threw into double coverage. The ball was batted high in the air, and LB Marvin Jones (55) ran under it for the interception.

THE FALLOUT

The Dolphins' final good chance was ended. The Jets were held on downs, and the Dolphins got the ball back with 46 seconds left. But Fiedler was sacked on the first play and intercepted on the second.

DOLPHINS SAY

"They just came out and took it. We gave it to them with our turnovers and mistakes. But they took it, too."

-- Jay Fiedler

"It feels just the same as last year. Just as sickening. Just as upsetting."

-- coach Dave Wannstedt

JETS SAY

"They've got to know when they play the Jets, they can't be comfortable."